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Kansas City International Airport

IATA MCIICAO KMCILocal MCI🇺🇸 Kansas City
Coordinates
39.3017°N, 94.7139°W
Elevation
1,026 ft (313 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
US-MO
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:32
Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
20:47
Civil dusk
21:18

About 14h 43m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Kansas City International Airport

Kansas City International Airport

Kansas City International Airport — originally Mid-Continent International Airport and often referred to by locals as KCI — is an international airport in Kansas City, Missouri, located 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Downtown Kansas City in Platte County, Missouri. The airport was opened in 1972 and a new complex in the airport was completed in 2023, replacing the old one. MCI replaced Kansas City Municipal Airport (MKC) in 1972, with all scheduled passenger airline flights moved from MKC to MCI. It serves the Kansas City Metropolitan Area and is the primary passenger airport for much of western Missouri and eastern Kansas.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KMCI

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01L / 19R10,801 ft / 3,292 m150 ftConLightedOpen
09 / 279,501 ft / 2,896 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
01R / 19L9,500 ft / 2,896 m150 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (8)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP120.950 MHz
ATISATIS126.625 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL135.700 MHz
DEPDEP124.700 MHz
GNDGND121.650 MHz
RDOCOLUMBIA RDO122.650 MHz
TWRINTL TWR125.750 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (43)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KANSAS CITY CLASS B AREA AClass BControlledGND8000 ft MSL
KANSAS CITY CLASS B AREA B EXCL. AClass BControlled2400 ft MSL8000 ft MSL
KANSAS CITY CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled3000 ft MSL8000 ft MSL
KANSAS CITY CLASS B AREA D EXCL. A,B,CClass BControlled4000 ft MSL8000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle961 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kansas City International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kansas City International Airport?

The ICAO code for Kansas City International Airport is KMCI, and its IATA code is MCI.

Where is Kansas City International Airport located?

Kansas City International Airport is large airport located in Kansas City, United States, at an elevation of 1,026 ft (313 m).

How many runways does Kansas City International Airport have?

Kansas City International Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 10,801 ft / 3,292 m.

Which airlines fly to Kansas City International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Kansas City International Airport include AeroMéxico, Air Canada, Air France, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, Alitalia, among 15 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Kansas City International Airport?

Historical data lists 43 nonstop destinations from Kansas City International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Kansas City International Airport in?

Kansas City International Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Kansas City International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kansas City International Airport is approximately 1.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kansas City International Airport?

The nearest airport to Kansas City International Airport is Noahs Ark Airport (06MO), about 6 nm to the sw, followed by Dunham Private Airport and Parks Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Kansas City International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.